Black Rock City

Nevada

Once a year 50,000+ people pilgrimage to the Black Rock Desert (think: middle of nowhere) to build a city, Black Rock City. It becomes the 3rd largest city in Nevada, based on a counter cultural movement dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace behind.
The event is Burning Man.
The Playa (as the city is affectionately called) is a wonderland of art, fire, and creative freedom. It is unlike any other mainstream festival in the world in that there is no one-thing, act, or performance provided by the BM org, except for the Man, that they do indeed burn. The citizens of BRC, through active participation create the event. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are, or as you wish to be.
#PlayaSparks

In 2010 I made a decision to stop settling and start living. Spent a year saving and planning. In 2011 I quit my job and sold everything I owned. In 2012 I set off to explore this ridiculously awesome world.
My life has never been the same or quite this good. Travel is obtainable, you just have to figure out your priorities and embrace the wanderlust.